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jman1234

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Convectional lifting is caused by
 
  A) circulatory movement deep in Earth's interior.
  B) contact of an air mass with warm ground surfaces.
  C) the movement of cumulus clouds.
  D) humid air rising through the atmosphere.

Question 2

A rain shadow is associated with
 
  A) the leeward slope of a mountain.
  B) orographic lifting.
  C) descending dry air.
  D) descending dry air on the leeward slope of a mountain.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


jman1234

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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